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Theater: Rep’s ‘Espejos: Clean’ Is Fascinating Clash of Cultures
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Rep’s ‘Espejos: Clean’ Is Fascinating Clash of Cultures

Latina maid and wealthy white woman connect at Cancun resort with curious results.

Theater: Oh Those Singing and Dancing Nuns
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Oh Those Singing and Dancing Nuns

Skylight's 'Sister Act' offers a skilled ensemble, disco fever moves and lots of jokes about nuns.

Theater: The Constructivists Arrive With ‘Beauty Queen of Leenane’
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The Constructivists Arrive With ‘Beauty Queen of Leenane’

Martin McDonough's darkly humorous drama gets strong staging that stays with you.

Theater: We Love You Barbra Streisand
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We Love You Barbra Streisand

A play about the diva's basement collection of trinkets and crafts? You'd be surprised.

Theater: Rep’s ‘Last Five Years’ a Smart Sweet Modern Musical
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Rep’s ‘Last Five Years’ a Smart Sweet Modern Musical

Two-character show about divorce has strong script, music and performers.

Theater: Rep’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’ Has a Country Twang
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Rep’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’ Has a Country Twang

Appalachian setting freshens but stays faithful to Shakespeare's famous play.

Theater: Skylight’s ‘Frankenstein’ Is Powerful Musical
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Skylight’s ‘Frankenstein’ Is Powerful Musical

Skilled technical effects and strong singing anchor fresh version of classic tale.

Theater: ‘The Children’ Is Provocative Theater
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‘The Children’ Is Provocative Theater

A play both topical and futuristic asks tough questions in Next Act staging with strong acting.

‘Rusalka’ Offers Famous Music, Strong Singing and Dancing

‘Rusalka’ Offers Famous Music, Strong Singing and Dancing

Danceworks and Milwaukee Opera Theatre take on Dvorak’s most famous opera.

Oscar Films: ‘The Brutalist’ Is Powerful, Thoughtful Epic
Oscar Films

‘The Brutalist’ Is Powerful, Thoughtful Epic

Nominated for 10 Oscars, including best picture and best actor, it's brilliant.

Theater: ‘The Woman In Black’ Is Masterful Suspense
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‘The Woman In Black’ Is Masterful Suspense

Touring companies create chilling Gothic horror tale for Milwaukee Rep.

Theater: ‘The Craic’ Bursts With Irish Music and Spirit
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‘The Craic’ Bursts With Irish Music and Spirit

The storyline in Rep's cabaret show is weak, but oh what singing and performances.